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KT03 HXA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

48,628 mi
Last recorded48,628 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 HXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 48,628 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 48,317 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 48,053 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 47,826 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 47,820 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 47,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wipers smeary

right headlamp washer not working

Pass 15 May 2018 47,223 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 46,681 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 46,447 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,273 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,861 miles

Advise slight leak at right front suspension strut.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 45,140 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N\S\R tyre has cut not to cords

O\S\F shock absorber damp round bottom

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,720 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 42,690 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 42,690 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Alarm siren faulty.

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 42,039 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,857 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 38,949 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,228 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,207 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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KT03 HXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KT03 HXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KT03 HXA registered?

KT03 HXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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